Taylor Cochran was doubly happy Wednesday. The 6-foot-3, 335-pound defensive lineman is ahead of
schedule on the rehabilitation of a right anterior cruciate ligament injury and
he signed with Southeastern.

"I'm doing good," Cochran said. "I'm about three weeks into
therapy after surgery. I got to therapy three times a week. My doctor said I'm
much farther along than he thought I would be."

Cochran said Southeastern has always felt like home. He
signed his letter of intent with his parents and grandparents watching.

"When I took my official visit two weeks ago, the whole team
was there, and they just came and hugged me," Cochran said.

Cochran's injury limited him to eight games last season, but
he still was an all-district selection with 35 tackles. Cochran suffered the
knee injury in Week 7 against Port Allen.

Teammate Garrett Lubin is also set to play for Mississippi
College. He'll move from receiver to safety.

SIX FROM EAST ST JOHN SIGN: Leonard Davis wasn't the only East
St. John Wildcat who signed Wednesday. Receiver Dez Broussard signed with
Morehouse along with Darren Davis (offensive lineman) and Raheem Bolden
(athlete). Broussard broke his ankle during the season, but he said he's 90
percent healthy now.

"I was down after my injury," Broussard said. "I didn't know
if I'd get to play again, but (Morehouse) was really impressed with my talent."

Justin Anderson and Jeremy Piper rounded out the signees.
Anderson, a linebacker, will play collegiately at Nicholls State while Piper, a
defensive back, will play at Saint John's in Minnesota.

"They wanted for me for who I am," Anderson said. "It's
close to home and my family can come see me play."